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Boulder City

Nevada · 14,885 residents · 208.265 sq mi
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Boulder City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $304,600. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,885
−1%since 2000
from 14,966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.3
+16%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Boulder City
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,792
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,523 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,417
+19%since 2000
from $29,770 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,071
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $693 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+54%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(13,747)
Black0.7%(102)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(650)
Asian0.7%(103)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.9%(2,088)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(12,380)
Black1%(154)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(1,356)
Asian1.5%(220)
Other5.2%(778)
Diversity Score37.2%(5,530)
Diversity Score
37
+166%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boulder City, Nevada?

Boulder City, Nevada has about 14,885 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boulder City, Nevada?

The typical household in Boulder City, Nevada earns about $62,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boulder City, Nevada expensive?

In Boulder City, Nevada, the median home is worth about $304,600, and the typical rent is about $1,071 a month.

How educated are people in Boulder City, Nevada?

About 29.7% of adults age 25 and over in Boulder City, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boulder City, Nevada?

About 11.3% of people in Boulder City, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boulder City, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Boulder City, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,318 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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